In an era dominated by screens, more parents are searching for ways to give their kids something they feel has quietly disappeared: freedom, confidence and far less time glued to devices .

A fast-growing, parent-led movement is taking hold in communities nationwide, reframing childhood around independence and real-world experiences rather than constant digital stimulation .

The Balance Project, a nonprofit, launched just a year ago in Little Silver, New Jersey, and has already expanded to more than 100 communities.

Its message is straightforward: technology isn’t the enemy, but childhood shouldn’t revolve around it.

“I think our message of balance, and recognizing that technology plays a vital role in our kids’ lives, is a key part of why people are willing to come on board,” found

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